Recalls Update

GAMO USA Corp. has recalled about 14,000 GAMO Air Rifles. The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers. GAMO has received one report of an air rifle firing unexpectedly. Thus far, no injuries have been reported. The recalled air rifles are the following GAMO models: Hunter Pro, Hunter Sport, Shadow Sport, and F1200. These models bear the serial numbers 04-IC-415577-06 through 04-IC-579918-06. The model and serial numbers can be found on the left side of the barrel just above the front left side of the stock. Models Shadow Sport and F1200 look identical. The air rifles were sold in sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from June 2006 to September 2006 for between $150 and $280. Model F1200 was exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores. Consumers should stop using the recalled air rifles immediately. Consumers that have not been contacted by GAMO should call the company toll-free at (877) 246-3831 anytime or visit the company’s Web site at www.gamousa.com

WAL-MART RECALLS STUFFED CHRISTMAS BEAGLES DUE TO CHOKING HAZARD

Wal-Mart is recalling 56,000 Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas Beagles due to a chocking hazard. No injuries have been reported, however, the red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle’s mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The stuffed animal is a brown and white beagle with a red scarf and Santa hat trimmed in red and white stripes. A green wreath with red pompoms is attached near the beagle’s mouth. The stuffed beagle measures 7-inches tall and 5-inches long. “Marketed by WAL-MART STORES, INC” and UPC number “8 85271 90780 3” are printed on the dog’s sewn-in labels. “Holiday Time™” is printed on the animal’s hang tag. For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com

DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler Group is recalling more than 60,000 vehicles to reprogram a brake system computer to avoid the loss of antilock brakes and traction control. The recall involves 62,369 model year 2007 Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, Jeep Commander, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger and Dodge Caliber vehicles. The automaker said that in a small number of vehicles, the instrument panel warning lamps might illuminate and be followed by the loss of its Electronic Brake Distribution, antilock brake system, traction control and speedometer functions. That could lead to a loss of vehicle control. DaimlerChrysler says thus far no accidents or injuries have been reported.